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Die Fachtagung ermöglicht den europäischen Austausch über die Prävention (sexualisierter) Gewalt in der kulturellen Bildungsarbeit und die Relevanz und Potenziale partizipativer Ansätze, Methoden und Prozesse.
Eingeladen sind Kulturschaffende, Pädagog*innen, Kinder- und Jugendschutzexpert*innen, Forscher*innen und politische Entscheidungsträger*innen, um eine sicherere und unterstützende Zukunft für Kinder und Jugendliche in ganz Europa mitzugestalten.
Die Veranstaltung findet im Rahmen des Projekts „Start2Act − Safer Spaces and Participation in the Arts– Creating and Promoting Child Safeguarding Policies“ der Bundesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung (BKJ) statt.
About
Cultural spaces are places of creativity, expression and personal development, but they must also be safe spaces. The participation of children and young people in the prevention of sexualised violence must be age-appropriate, as it is a fundamental component of effective protection structures.
The conference ‚Start2Act: Safer Spaces and Participation in Cultural Education‘ focuses on the potential of cultural education to engage children and young people in preventing sexualised violence in cultural education. Bringing together professionals, child protection experts, researchers, cultural institutions, youth organisations and policymakers, the conference will explore how participatory approaches can effectively contribute to the protection and well-being of children, and how these approaches can be sustainably embedded in structures and policy.
The conference presents best practices, methods and institutional strategies from different contexts. In keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops and interactive formats, participants reflect on how participation strengthens protection processes, promotes empowerment and fosters a culture of mindfulness and responsibility. A particular focus will be on the question of how the protection of children and young people – which is always the responsibility of adults – can be organised in a participatory and responsible manner.
Cultural educators, artists, youth workers, child protection experts, institutional leaders and political decision-makers are invited to shape a participatory culture of prevention – and to work together towards creating spaces for cultural education in which children and young people are effectively protected.
The event is part of the project ‘Start2Act − Safer Spaces and Participation in the Arts– Creating and Promoting Child Safeguarding Policies’ organised by the Bundesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung (BKJ).
Agenda
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
| from 13.00 h |
Registration, Arrival, Coffee and Networking |
| 14.00 h | Official Welcome |
| 14.35 h | Keynote: Child Protection in Cultural Education |
| 15.00 h | Cultural Performance |
| 15.30 h | Break |
| 16.00 h | Panel Discussion: Safeguarding Policies in Practice – Experiences from Germany and Europe |
| 17.30 h | Closing Remarks |
| 18.00 h | End of Day 1 |
Thursday, June 18th, 2026
| 09.00 h | Arrival |
| 09.30 h | Keynote: Children’s Rights at the Centre – Young People’s Participation in Child Protection‒ With Examples From Start2act Projects |
| 10.15 h | Break |
| 11.00 h | Workshops Round 1
Verena Schmidt, djo – Deutsche Jugend in Europa Landesverband NRW e. V.
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Bogdan Romanica, World Vision Romania
Mara Louise Atkins, Theatre, Dance and Media pedagogue, Dramaturge, Filmmaker, Actress |
| 12.30 h | Lunch Break |
| 13.30 h | Workshops Round 2
LAG Spiel und Theater Nordrhein-Westfalen e. V.
Iryna Ferko and Yevdokiia Yevdokimova, Ukrainian Charity Foundation RIDNI
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Diana Mubarakshina and Vera Zhukova, Upsala-Circus |
| 15.00 h | Break |
| 15.30 h | Cultural Performance |
| 16.00 h | Gallery Walk |
| 17.30 h | Summary |
| from 18.00 h | Dinner |
Friday, June 19th, 2026
| from 09.00 h |
Welcome |
| 09.30 h | Fishbowl Discussion: The Potential of Cultural Education for Safeguarding Processes |
| 10.30 h | Prevention Theater Play |
| 11.45 h | Closing Keynote and Outlook: Child Protection and Cultural Education – The Next Steps
Christine Eichholz, theaterpädagogische werkstatt |
| 12.30 h | Official Closing and Farewell |
| from 12.45 h | Lunch Snack and Departure |
Weitere Informationen / Further Information
| Datum | 17. – 19. Juni 2026 |
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| Veranstalter | Bundesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung (BKJ) |
| Ort | Hotel Rossi, Lehrter Straße 66, 10557 Berlin |
| Anmeldefrist | 15. April 2026 |
| Weitere Informationen |
The event will be held in English. Travelling expenses from other EU countries can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis. A limited number of hotel rooms will be made available. Interested parties can register via the ‘Registration’ button. The registrations will then be reviewed. Participants will be selected taking into account the representation of different countries and projects. Confirmations of registration will then be sent out. Die Reisekosten aus dem EU-Ausland können anteilig erstattet werden. Es wird ein limitiertes Kontingent für Hotelzimmer zur Verfügung gestellt. |